The Following Reaction Occurs in Basic Solution $\to$ Zn(OH)₄^2-(aq)+ NH₃(aq)
A)Zn $\to$

question 116

Multiple Choice

The following reaction occurs in basic solution.Identify the correct reduction half-reaction.(Note: The equation is not balanced.) Zn(s) + NO₃^-(aq) $\to$ Zn(OH) ₄^2-(aq) + NH₃(aq)

• A)Zn \(\to\) Zn(OH)₄^2- + 2 e^-
• B)Zn + 2 H₂O \(\to\) Zn(OH)₄^2- + 2 e^-
• C)Zn + 4 OH^-\(\to\) Zn(OH)₄^2- + 2 e^-
• D)NO₃^- + 8 e^-\(\to\) NH₃
• E)NO₃^- + 6 H₂O + 8 e^-\(\to\) NH₃ + 9 OH^-

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